Francesca Fructuoso

“There is but one thing to be done here below: to love Jesus, and to save souls for Him that He may be more loved.” – St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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Where I serve

So it begins, Jesus has given me the great gift of serving at Florida International University in Miami this spring semester! As a December graduate, I got the chance to serve my own college, George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, this fall semester and it was such a special time and one I am so grateful for. Though it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to the community that shaped my heart for mission, I am so beyond excited to take this next step in the adventure that the Lord has called me to. New state, new team, new students, and new graces that Jesus is waiting to pour out. I am so stoked to see what Our Lord is going to do in me and through me during my time at FIU, please pray for my team and I as we begin this great new adventure! Go Panthers!!!

My Story

After my sophomore year of college, I transferred to George Mason University where by God’s Divine Charity, He placed me in front of people who knew how to love and modeled the relentless pursuit of the Father for me. The people who made up the Catholic Patriots community have showed me tangible images of God’s heart and have been a vessel for His radical redemption and transformation in my life. Since then, my life has forever changed and I have experienced a deep desire to serve, honor, and love Jesus with everything that I am. These past couple of years, I have been moved over and over again by the mission of FOCUS and I am so excited to get to enter into that in a brand new way as a full-time missionary! I met Jesus in a whole new way in college and have been so captivated by my life spent in relationship with Him. I can’t wait to be able to walk with students on college campuses as they get to learn the same thing! AMDG!

Your Impact

If I take a look at my life the last couple of years, it is filled to the brim with people who have loved and supported me and ultimately, led me to the feet of Jesus. In this place, I have been radically transformed in a way that has equipped me to serve Him and His Church. It is all thanks to you! Your spiritual and financial support is what allows me to continue to give my life to Jesus as a FOCUS missionary. I am overwhelmed by gratitude to you for joining me on mission this way and I am overjoyed to be able to journey together little by little to the Father’s House!

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24